2012 Citroen C5 RHD Owner's Manual

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Starting using another
battery


)
Lift the pins to remove the front
left headlamp cover (V6 HDi en-
gine).

)
Connect the red cable to the
positive terminal (+) of the fl at
battery A
, then to the positive ter-
minal (+) of the slave battery B
.

)
Connect one end of the green or
black cable to the negative ter-
minal (-) of the slave battery B
.
V6 HDi engine: the positive ter-
minal (-) is located under the red
cover.

)
Connect the other end of the
green or black cable to the earth
point C
on the broken down ve-
hicle.

)
Operate the starter, let the en-
gine run.

)
Wait until the engine returns to
idle and disconnect the cables.



Charging the battery using a
battery charger
The batteries contain harmful
substances such as sulphuric
acid and lead. They must be
disposed of in accordance
with regulations and must not, in
any circumstances, be discarded
with household waste.
Take used remote control batteries
and vehicle batteries to an autho-
rised collection point.
It is advisable to disconnect the
battery if the vehicle is to be left un-
used for more than one month. Do not disconnect the terminals
while the engine is running.
Do not charge the batteries without
disconnecting the terminals fi rst.
Do not touch the clips during the
operation.
Do not lean over the batteries.
Disconnect the cables in the re-
verse order to connection, ensur-
ing that they do not touch.

Before disconnecting the
battery
Wait 2 minutes after switching off
the ignition before disconnecting
the battery.
Close the windows and the doors
before disconnecting the battery.

Following reconnection of the
battery
Following reconnection of the bat-
tery, switch on the ignition and wait
1 minute before starting to permit
initialisation of the electronic sys-
tems. However, if slight malfunctions
remain following this operation, con-
tact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.
Referring to the corresponding sec-
tion, you must yourself reinitialise:


- the remote control key,

- the glass panoramic roof blind,

- the GPS satellite navigation
system.



)
Disconnect the battery from the
vehicle.

)
Follow the instructions for use
provided by the manufacturer of
the charger.

)
Reconnect starting with the neg-
ative terminal (-).

)
Check that the terminals and
connectors are clean. If they are
covered with sulphate (whitish or
greenish deposit), remove them
and clean them.


The Stop & Start battery does not
have to be disconnected for charging.

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ENERGY ECONOMY MODE

System which manages the duration
of use of certain functions to con-
serve a suffi cient level of charge in
the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can still use functions such as the audio
and telematics system, windscreen
wipers, dipped headlamps, courtesy
lights, etc. for a maximum combined
duration of thirty minutes.

Switching to economy mode

Once the thirty minutes are over, a
message appears on the multi-function
screen indicating that the vehicle has
switched to economy mode and the
active functions are put on standby.
If the telephone is being used at this
time:


- it will be maintained for 5 minutes
with radio-CD hands-free kit,

-
it will be interrupted after 10 minutes
with the MyWay audio-navigation
system,

- you can complete your call with
the NaviDrive system.
This period may be signifi cantly re-
duced if the battery charge is low.


Exiting economy mode

These functions are reactivated auto-matically next time the vehicle is
driven.


)
In order to resume the use of
these functions immediately, start
the engine and let it run for a few
minutes.
The time available will then be dou-
ble the duration for which the en-
gine was left running. However, this
time will always be between fi ve and
thirty minutes.
A fl at battery prevents the en-
gine from starting (refer to the
corresponding paragraph).






TOWING THE VEHICLE

Procedure for having your vehicle
towed or for towing another vehicle
using a removable towing eye.

Access to the tools

The towing eye is installed in the
jack box placed in the spare wheel.
For access to it:


)
open the boot,

)
raise the fl oor,

)
remove the towing eye from the
jack box.

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Towing your vehicle



)
On the front bumper, unclip the
cover by pressing at the top.

)
Screw the towing eye in fully.

)
Attach the towing bar.

)
Switch on the hazard warning
lamps on the towed vehicle.

)
Place the gear lever in neutral
(position N
on the automatic gear-
box).


Towing another vehicle



)
On the rear bumper, unclip the
cover by pressing:


- on the right (Saloon),

- at the bottom (Tourer).

)
Screw the towing eye in fully.

)
Attach the towing bar.

)
Switch on the hazard warning
lamps on the towed vehicle. Failure to observe this special con-
dition could result in damage to
certain braking components and
the absence of braking assistance
the next time the engine is started.
In the event of a fault or malfunc-
tion with the electronic gearbox
system, the vehicle may be immo-
bilised with a gear engaged. In this
case the front of the vehicle must
be lifted for towing.
When towing with all four wheels
on the ground, always use a towing
bar.
When towing with only two wheels
on the ground, always use profes-
sional lifting equipment.
When towing with the engine off,
there is no longer any braking or
steering assistance.

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TOWING A TRAILER,
A CARAVAN, ETC.

Towbar suitable for the attachment
of a trailer or caravan with additional
lighting and signalling.
Your vehicle is primarily designed
for transporting people and luggage,
but it may also be used for towing a
trailer.
We recommend the use of genuine
CITROËN towbars and their har-
nesses that have been tested and
approved from the design stage of
your vehicle, and that the fi tting of the
towbar is entrusted to a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
If the towbar is not fi tted by a
CITROËN dealer, it is impera-
tive that it is fi tted in accordance
with the vehicle manufacturer's in-
structions.
Driving with a trailer places greater
demands on the towing vehicle and
the driver must take particular care.


Driving advice


Distribution of loads


)
Distribute the load in the trailer
so that the heaviest items are as
close as possible to the axle and
the nose weight approaches the
maximum permitted without ex-
ceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude,
thus reducing engine performance.
Above 1 000 metres, the maximum
towed load must be reduced by 10 %
for every 1 000 metres of altitude.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section
for details of the weights and towed
loads which apply to your vehicle.

Side wind


)
Take into account the increased
sensitivity to side wind.


Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases
the temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled,
its cooling capacity is not dependent
on the engine speed.


)
To lower the engine speed, re-
duce your speed. The maximum towed load on a long
incline depends on the gradient and
the ambient temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the
coolant temperature.

Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking
distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes
on a long mountain type of descent,
the use of engine braking is recom-
mended.

Tyres


)
Check the tyre pressures of the
towing vehicle and of the trailer,
observing the recommended
pressures.


Lighting


)
Check the electrical lighting and
signalling on the trailer.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a gen-
uine CITROËN towbar is used.




)
If the warning lamp and
the STOP
warning lamp
come on, stop the vehicle
and switch off the engine
as soon as possible.

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ROOF BARS


The design of your vehicle requires
the use of roof bars that are tested
and approved by CITROËN, for your
safety and to avoid damage to the
roof and tailgate.
Regardless of the type of loading
equipment to be transported on the
roof (bicycle carrier, ski carrier…), it
is imperative that you add transverse
roof bars. Any securing or lashing to
components other than the roof bars
is strictly prohibited.


Recommendations



)
Distribute your load evenly, avoid-
ing overloading on one side.

)
Arrange the heaviest part of the
load as close as possible to the
roof.

)
Anchor the load securely and
draw attention to it if any part of
it is overhanging.

)
Drive gently, as the vehicle will
be more liable to the effects of
side winds (vehicle stability may
be altered).

)
Remove the roof bars as soon
as they are no longer needed.

Maximum load that can be
distributed on the roof bars
(for a loading height not
exceeding 40 cm; except bicycle
carrier): 80 kg.
If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt
your speed to the profi le of the road
to avoid damaging the roof bars
and the fi xings on the roof.
Please refer to national legislation
in order to comply with the regula-
tions concerning the transportation
of objects which are longer than
the vehicle.


Blanking cover

When towing, you must remove the
blanking cover in the front bumper
as well as the bonnet seal if fi tted .
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop for this.

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VERY COLD PROTECTION *

Adjustable device which prevents
the intake of snow particles, which
could obstruct the air fi lter.


HDi Diesel 160 PEF engine


Normal position
The fl ap 2
is in a horizontal position
in the air duct 3
.
Snow position


)
Push and rotate the knob 1
by
90 ° in the direction of the arrow
in order to position the fl ap 2
in a
vertical position in the air duct 3
.
To return to the normal position,
push the knob 1
then rotate in the
opposite direction.


It is essential to remove the very
cold protection:


-
When the ambient temperature
exceeds 10 °C.

- When driving at speeds of over
75 mph (approximately 120 km/h).



V6 HDi Diesel 240 PEF engine


Snow position
Slide the defl ector 1
into the air
duct 2
and clip in.


* According to country.

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*
According to country.









COLD CLIMATE SCREEN *

Removeable screen which prevents
the accumulation of snow at the
radiator cooling fan.

Fitting



)
Offer up the 2 sections of the
snow guard to the upper and low-
er sections of the front bumper.

)
Press on the surround to clip in
one by one the fi xing clips.



Remove



)
Using a screwdriver, lift it up to
detach each fi xing clip one by one.

Before fi tting


After fi tting



It is essential to remove the snow guard:


-
When the ambient temperature
exceeds 10 °C,

-
When towing,

-
When driving at speeds of over
75 mph (approximately 120 km/h).

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Matt paint

If you vehicle is fi nished with a clear
matt lacquer, please observe the fol-
lowing recommendations to avoid
damaging the paintwork by the use
of an inappropriate procedures.
These recommendations are also
valid for alloy road wheels fi nished
with clear matt lacquer.
Never clean the vehicle without water.
Never wash your vehicle in an automatic roller brush car wash.
Never polish the vehicle body, nor the alloy wheels. Doing this will make the
paintwork shiny.
Do not use paint cleaners, abrasive products or paint polishing or preserving
products (such as wax, for example) on the paintwork. These products are
only suitable for bright fi nishes. Application of these products on vehicles
with a matt fi nish will seriously damage the paint surface of the vehicle, giving
rise to irreversible shiny or stained areas.
Never use a high pressure jet wash with a lance fi tted with a brush, this may
scratch the paintwork.
Never select a wash programme that fi nishes with a hot wax cycle.

We recommend the use of a high pressure jet wash, or at least a water hose
with a high output.
We recommend that the vehicle be rinsed using de-ionised water.
Use only a microfi bre cloth to dry the vehicle. It must be clean and used
without heavy pressure.
Lightly wipe off any fuel stains present on the lacquer using a soft cloth, then
leave to dry.
From the range of cleaning and maintenance products recommended and approved
by CITROËN, use only products for removing insects and car shampoo.
Always have paint repairs done by a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.